Offroad Enthusiasts – Advice Needed
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 4:03 pm
Bumper/Winch advice…
I have a 1993 Nissan Hardbody SE-V6 King Cab. I’ve owned this truck since it was brand new and actually just retired it from street driving in 2011. At that time I bought a set of Firestone Destination MT’s and “retired” her to woods duty. I have 160 acres of heavily wooded hunting property with a small cabin. I use the truck to haul wood, haul deer feed, check trail cameras, etc. The property is fairly hilly (for Minnesota) with about 6 glacial ridgelines running thru it north to south. I have about 12 - 15 miles of groomed trail on the property. When conditions are really wet or icy or heavy snow, there are several sections of trail that become impassable. I typically need to go get the tractor a couple times a year to pull myself out of a very low traction off camber situation. So, I’m looking to get set up with a winch. Not only will that get me out of most every situation I’d find myself in, it will also be a good tool for keeping trees off the trail, etc.
Is anyone aware of a good aftermarket front bumper for a Nissan Hardbody, other than the ARB Deluxe? That bumper from ARB is great, but retails for about twice what I was hoping to spend. I’m looking for a bumper with winch mounting capability, tow/shackle points, etc. And hoping to stay closer to $500 than $1,000.
Any suggestions on an appropriate winch for that size of vehicle?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
I have a 1993 Nissan Hardbody SE-V6 King Cab. I’ve owned this truck since it was brand new and actually just retired it from street driving in 2011. At that time I bought a set of Firestone Destination MT’s and “retired” her to woods duty. I have 160 acres of heavily wooded hunting property with a small cabin. I use the truck to haul wood, haul deer feed, check trail cameras, etc. The property is fairly hilly (for Minnesota) with about 6 glacial ridgelines running thru it north to south. I have about 12 - 15 miles of groomed trail on the property. When conditions are really wet or icy or heavy snow, there are several sections of trail that become impassable. I typically need to go get the tractor a couple times a year to pull myself out of a very low traction off camber situation. So, I’m looking to get set up with a winch. Not only will that get me out of most every situation I’d find myself in, it will also be a good tool for keeping trees off the trail, etc.
Is anyone aware of a good aftermarket front bumper for a Nissan Hardbody, other than the ARB Deluxe? That bumper from ARB is great, but retails for about twice what I was hoping to spend. I’m looking for a bumper with winch mounting capability, tow/shackle points, etc. And hoping to stay closer to $500 than $1,000.
Any suggestions on an appropriate winch for that size of vehicle?
Thanks in advance for any advice.